Jim brings 48 years of aviation experience, equally split between flight operations and aircraft sales, marketing, and business development. A seasoned pilot with 11,000 flight hours and eight type ratings, he has held leadership roles with major OEMs and brokerages, specializing in large cabin aircraft. Jim is an active industry mentor, speaker, and volunteer, and holds advanced degrees in aeronautical science and natural science. He and his wife Lisa divide their time between Portland and Park City, enjoying flying, cooking, travel, and golf.